16.20
GoodSri Lanka, The Wonder Of Asia Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.50
- Place: £2.50
Form: /5753-
Last run: 379 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 |
20th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Improved to win comfortably on handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in April and bettered that performance when close/clear second at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in May; had wind surgery last month and now moves up in trip again; may still have potential. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Did it well when making a successful handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month after a year off; up 10lb when only fifth of 11 at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) eight days ago, but only two flights were jumped so it's probably best to forgive that; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
26th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Did it well when making a successful handicap debut at Kempton (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) last month after a year off; up 10lb when only fifth of 11 at Uttoxeter (2m, good to soft) eight days ago, but only two flights were jumped so it's probably best to forgive that; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 806U
Last run: 46 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
1st Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 125y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Just 2-18 over hurdles but looked back in prime form at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) last month, winning 13-runner handicap by 3l, and a subsequent 5lb rise is not excessive. |
9/4 |
|
1st 11 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Not at his best on his two hurdling starts towards end of last year but now 1lb lower than when winning at Ludlow (2m, good) last spring and won't mind what the weather does. |
16/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.00
Form: 26007
Last run: 142 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 |
1st Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Placed off today's lowly mark on handicap hurdle debut at Kempton (2m, good) in April and didn't run badly in a somewhat unsatisfactory race at Uttoxeter last month; back up in trip for today's chasing debut and has possibilities if he takes well to fences. |
10/1 |
|
8th 10 |
18th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner up in a good ground maiden bumper this time last year; hasn't built on that over hurdles but took a step in the right direction at Kempton (2m, good) latest; could be involved if able to build on that. |
10/1 |
|
8th 10 |
18th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner up in a good ground maiden bumper this time last year; hasn't built on that over hurdles but took a step in the right direction at Kempton (2m, good) latest; could be involved if able to build on that. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 227
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (2) |
6th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Absent since finishing 5l behind Caprelo here in May; may put up a better fight in the rematch, having been fresh when gamely making all over C&D earlier in the spring. |
8/1 |
|
2 (9) |
28th May 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead. |
9/2 |
|
6th 2 (9) |
28th May 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead. |
9/2 |
9/4
Form: 315331 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
1st Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway before 3 out, weakened after 2 out |
13/2 |
|
6th 2 |
18th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
midfield, not fluent 3rd, weakening when mistake 4 out |
4/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
2nd Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 59y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Off the mark over fences in a novice handicap at Huntingdon in March (2m, good); fair efforts over fences last twice; one to consider. |
9/2 |
4/1
Form: 0-256O D
Last run: 86 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 13 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Came good over hurdles in low-grade Southwell handicap (2m, good) in June and has remained in good nick since (2m-2m5f) but others in this line-up have stronger form and/or more potential. |
25/1 |
|
14th 13 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Came good over hurdles in low-grade Southwell handicap (2m, good) in June and has remained in good nick since (2m-2m5f) but others in this line-up have stronger form and/or more potential. |
25/1 |
|
5th 7 |
7th Nov 2024 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Southwell winner in June (2m, good) but was no match for Parikarma next time and again wasn't at his best when a beaten favourite at Perth; cheekpieces are replaced by a hood that hasn't done wonders for him previously; stamina to prove over this far. |
15/2 |
14/1
Form: 5P1145 D
Last run: 174 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 6th, rallied 3 out, weakened gradually approaching last, jumped left last |
5/1 |
|
4th 5 |
16th Nov 2024 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to rear 6th, rallied 3 out, weakened gradually approaching last, jumped left last |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
17th Oct 2024 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
in touch with leaders |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 0P6P
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 |
31st Aug 2025 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Sole win was an AW Flat race in 2022; easily his best show in eight appearances over hurdles was on latest start when second of six in handicap at Fontwell (near 2m6f, good) in June, giving some encouragement for this trip but he's now 4lb out of the handicap. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
10th Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Arguably ran a bit better than eventual 24l defeat suggests when sixth here (3m2f, good; Trevor's Lad close second) last month and may benefit from today's drop back in trip but, overall, his hurdling record is poor. |
25/1 |
|
8 |
25th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Struggled over hurdles in the 2023-24 season and, following a layoff, was pulled up at Plumpton (3m1f, good) this month; might have needed that outing and remains unexposed over this sort of trip but is not easily recommended from 8lb out of the weights. |
33/1 |
25/1
Form: P/0P-5
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
midfield, not fluent 3rd, no impression after 3 out |
25/1 |
|
9th 9 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
midfield, not fluent 3rd, no impression after 3 out |
25/1 |
|
5th 6 |
13th Mar 2024 Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
raced in fourth, headway before 5th |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 584/P0
Last run: 22 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, prominent, weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
20/1 |
|
5 |
22nd Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
took keen hold, prominent, weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out |
20/1 |
|
10th 6 |
31st Mar 2024 Good To Soft 2m 2f 140y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Dual Flat winner at up to 1m4f in Ireland where he also showed promise over hurdles; pulled up in a Hereford handicap after a long break on stable debut; bit to prove. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £114.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £113.41 |
| Tricast | £717.30 |
| Trifecta | £923.60 |